Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Released January 2019
- Earlier Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released May 2022
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-70

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A1000 grades vs the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Ricoh WG-80
A1000 | WG-80 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Nikon A1000
WG-80 | A1000 | |||
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Released | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2019 | More modern by 40 months |
Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Ricoh WG-80
A1000 | WG-80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1000 against the WG-80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and WG-80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and WG-80.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A1000 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2019-01-18 | 2022-05-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.70" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 300 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $477 | $300 |